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Harden saves 76ers after reminder text from Doc

PHILADELPHIA — After James Harden had the two worst consecutive shooting games of his entire career in Games 2 and 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics, coach Doc Rivers decided to remind his star guard of who he is heading into Game 4. “I sent him a gospel song,” Rivers would later say […]

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LeBron, Lakers prep for ‘next challenge’ after win

Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. LOS ANGELES — The Lakers’ 127-97 Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday meant that for the second consecutive series this postseason, Los Angeles started with a win, followed […]

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Butler (ankle) OK’d to play in Game 3 vs. Knicks

Jimmy Butler is available to play Saturday afternoon in Game 3 of the Miami Heat’s series against the New York Knicks. Butler missed Game 2 because of a right ankle sprain he sustained at the end of Game 1. Without Butler, the Heat lost 111-105 allowing the Knicks to even the series at 1-1. Butler injured his right ankle with […]

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The year that changed Kevin Durant forever

Ryan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabilities and addiction issues. He covers everything from the NFL and UFC to pizza-chucking and analysis of Tom Cruise’s running ability. THERE […]

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